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Tsunami alert tweet.

Twitter is an extremely useful source of immediate information. Even if you have no interest in Twitter for yourself you should regard it as an item that belongs in your emergency kit along with a radio. Here’s what you should know.

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WaehereUT (Urupare Tere): te paewaehere 2A (2Ahunga)

QR Code.

QR codes can encode text, URLs, email addresses, Google Maps Locations, Social Network information, contact information, and other data. (Māori version.)

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They’re smart: QRCodes

QR Code.

QR codes can encode text, URLs, email addresses, Google Maps Locations, Social Network information, contact information, and other data.

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Capture web pages to Evernote

Evernote is magnificent for capturing and storing chunks of information. Here are some ways to capture web pages.

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Extreme data diet

For years now I haven’t been much into current affairs. I don’t read newspapers, usually don’t watch the TV news, and only listen to the radio if I’m in the car or the shower. Sometimes I hear radio news, sometimes I don’t. I hate politics and politicians, don’t trust the news media, and figure if [...]

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Wellington Bus survey

The other day I caught a bus home from the Town Hall. It’s about a 10 minute car ride — maybe 3 Km. Since I have to go to the top of Mt Victoria, it’s about 45 minutes walk. I chose to catch the bus. I left the workshop I was attending a little early [...]

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